Read more about the article Reforesting the degraded Upper Rio Minho Watershed in Clarendon
erard Alleng, Climate Change Senior Specialist at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), examines a mahogany tree before planting it in Pennants, Clarendon.

Reforesting the degraded Upper Rio Minho Watershed in Clarendon

Alleng and a team from the Adaptation Programme and Financing Mechanism (AP&FM) of the Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience (PPCR) were doing a tour of the Reforestation and Agroforestry initiatives…

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Read more about the article Upper Rio Minho Watershed gets Resilience boost!
Dr Arpita Mandal (right) in discussion with team members inside the Upper Rio Minho Watershed.

Upper Rio Minho Watershed gets Resilience boost!

Published:Thursday | September 26, 2019 | 12:24 AM Dr Arpita Mandal (right) in discussion with team members inside the Upper Rio Minho Watershed. RESEARCHERS FROM The University of the West…

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Read more about the article National Spatial Plan draft to be completed December
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation Daryl Vaz (right) listens to a point being made by climate change senior specialist, Inter-American Development Bank, Gerard Alleng (centre), while project manager, Adaptation Programme and Financing Mechanism for the Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience, Dr Winsome Townsend, looks on at the opening of the National Spatial Plan (NSP) Technical Symposium and launch of phase two of the development of the NSP at Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday. (Photo: JIS)

National Spatial Plan draft to be completed December

A draft of the National Spatial Plan (NSP), which will outline the governance framework for the optimal and effective use and management of Jamaica's natural resources, is to be completed…

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Read more about the article Nathan Ebanks Foundation Forges Partnerships to Boost Services for Persons with Disabilities
President and founder of the Nathan Ebanks Foundation Christine Staple-Ebanks displays a copy of the second edition of the organisation's publication – Children and Special Needs Guide to Resource in Jamaica – during a recent forum at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management in Kingston (Photo: JIS)

Nathan Ebanks Foundation Forges Partnerships to Boost Services for Persons with Disabilities

THE Nathan Ebanks Foundation (NEF) has partnered with several Government agencies to raise the level of inclusive planning required for effective and efficient service delivery to persons with disabilities in…

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Read more about the article Earth Today | Children With Disabilities To Get Up To Speed On Climate Readiness
Christine Staple-Ebanks (second right), founder of the Nathan Ebanks Family Expo and Fair, in discussion with Dr Winsome Townsend (second left), project manager for the Adaptation Programme and Financing Mechanism of the Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience, and other partners.

Earth Today | Children With Disabilities To Get Up To Speed On Climate Readiness

CHILDREN WITH disabilities will, in a few weeks, have the chance to get in the know about climate change, thanks to the Nathan Ebanks Foundation (NEF) and its partnership with…

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Read more about the article Nathan Ebanks Foundation Family expo expands to rural Jamaica
Christine Staple-Ebanks, (second right) Founder of the Nathan Ebanks Family Expo and Fair, talks about the 2019 expansion of the Fair to two locations (Kingston and St. Elizabeth). Sharing in the discussion is Dr. Winsome Townsend, (second left) Project Manager of the Adaptation Programme and the Financing Mechanism (AP&FM) of the Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience (PPCR) and other project partners.

Nathan Ebanks Foundation Family expo expands to rural Jamaica

Kingston, Jamaica, April 17, 2019. Three years after its inception the Nathan Ebanks Foundation (NEF) will be expanding its reach and hosting its Family Expo and Special needs resource Fairs…

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